Educational Reform

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 3 Dec

Natan Slifkin discusses what he sees as a deceptive initiative that purports to support Charedi integration into the workforce but in reality aims to maintain the status quo.

0 Education Leadership

Transforming A Gang Infested School

Chabad.org · 17 Oct

In this episode of the "Ordinary People Extraordinary Stories" podcast, listeners are taken on a powerful journey into the transformation of a school previously plagued by gang violence.

0 Politics Israel

Peace in Our Time? You Never Know

Emes Ve-Emunah · 3 Oct

The article reflects on a proposed 20-point peace plan for Israel, which, if successful, would restore Israel's international standing and expand the Abraham Accords.

0 Politics Education

What Matters Now to Dan Ben-David: Israel's moment of truth is here

What Matters Now · 23 Jul

Dan Ben-David argues that Israel is at a critical juncture, necessitating comprehensive reforms in education, budget management, government structure, and the adoption of a constitution.

0 Education Politics

Education must not pay the price of war yet again

eJewishPhilanthropy · 16 Jul

Israel faces a severe teacher shortage, needing tens of thousands more educators by 2026, jeopardizing the quality of education and, consequently, the nation's future economic and defense capabilities.

0 Education Culture

From feeding to dining: Reimagining Jewish education for a new generation

eJewishPhilanthropy · 17 Jun

Manette Mayberg, trustee of the Mayberg Foundation, argues for a profound transformation in Jewish education to move away from the industrial model that focuses on standardized metrics and towards a more holistic approach that nurtures the soul.

0 Antisemitism History

Islam's antisemitic roots run deep.

Elaine Ellinger in Future of Jewish · 24 Apr

Elaine Ellinger examines the roots of antisemitic sentiment within Islamic doctrine, suggesting that a significant portion of the Koran is critical of Jews, dating back to early conflicts in the time of Muhammad.

0 Politics Culture

Israel at War — “We Will Die and Not Enlist”

For Heaven's Sake · 26 Mar

Amidst heightened tensions in Israel, the refusal of the Ultra-Orthodox community to enlist in the military remains a critical point of contention due to their substantial reliance on state resources yet reluctance to participate in national defense.

0 Education Communities

Hating Ignorance. Not Chasidim

Emes Ve-Emunah · 27 Feb

Aaron Twerski, reflecting on the conflict between the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and Chasidic schools, emphasizes the need for Chasidic educational institutions to balance religious and secular studies.

0 Education Jewish Law

Inside America’s First-Ever Classical Jewish School

Peter Savodnik in The Free Press · 19 Sep 2024

Emet Classical Academy, America's first Jewish classical school, has opened in New York City, combining Torah study with a traditional liberal arts education.

0 Education

A Positive Change

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 30 Jun 2024

In the charedi world, there is a growing recognition of the need for change in the approach to general education to enable students to pursue professional careers and contribute to the economy.

0 Education Culture

Ignoring the New York Times’ yeshiva report doesn’t help Hasidic boys like mine

Beatrice Weber in Forward · 15 Sep 2022

Beatrice Weber, a former Hasidic wife and mother of ten, responds to the New York Times report on the deficiencies within Hasidic yeshiva education.

0 Education Culture

What back to school looks like for two Israeli teachers

What Matters Now · 31 Aug 2022

Israeli teachers Tova Dagan and Yoni Nuriel share insights into their experiences and expectations for the upcoming school year amid the potential for strikes and ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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